Politics

SF supervisor candidates differ on housing ballot measures

SF supervisor candidates differ on housing ballot measures

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 2, 2022

Housing has been a political hot button issue in San Francisco for decades, and this year is no exception.

Political Notebook: Oakland mayoral candidates back building LGBTQ senior housing

Political Notebook: Oakland mayoral candidates back building LGBTQ senior housing

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 2, 2022

Just as San Francisco's LGBTQ population is aging into retirement years, so is Oakland's LGBTQ community seeing a growing number of its members become senior citizens.

LGBTQ candidates hope to make history in elections

LGBTQ candidates hope to make history in elections

For LGBTQ newswatchers, there are several specific contests in the November 8 elections that will both contribute to that overall political landscape and make important LGBTQ history.

Political Notes: California statehouse to be 1st with 10% of legislators LGBTQ

Political Notes: California statehouse to be 1st with 10% of legislators LGBTQ

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 31, 2022

With roughly one week left to the 2022 campaign season, LGBTQ leaders are confident that the November 8 election will result in 10% of California's 120 state legislators being LGBTQ.

Paul Pelosi, husband of House speaker, attacked in SF home

Paul Pelosi, husband of House speaker, attacked in SF home

  • POLITICS
  • by Brody Levesque, Washington Blade
  • Oct 28, 2022

Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco), is in the hospital after being seriously injured in a home invasion early Friday morning.

Political Notebook: GOP controller candidate Chen's embrace of religious liberty red flag for LGBTQ advocates

Political Notebook: GOP controller candidate Chen's embrace of religious liberty red flag for LGBTQ advocates

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 26, 2022

Republican California controller candidate Lanhee Chen's embrace of religious liberty proponents is raising red flags for LGBTQ advocates.

Political Notes: SF supervisor candidates stake out plans to promote LGBTQ culture

Political Notes: SF supervisor candidates stake out plans to promote LGBTQ culture

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 24, 2022

Candidates running for even-numbered supervisor district seats this fall in San Francisco told the Bay Area Reporter they back myriad proposals to preserve and promote the city's LGBTQ cultural heritage.

Political Notebook: Santa Claran Becker aims to be Bay Area's first big city gay mayor

Political Notebook: Santa Claran Becker aims to be Bay Area's first big city gay mayor

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 19, 2022

In such a liberal region as that of the Bay Area, it seems improbable that there has never been an LGBTQ person elected to a full-term as mayor of a large city.

East Bay awash in LGBTQ candidates

East Bay awash in LGBTQ candidates

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 12, 2022

The fall election could bring a number of historic wins for LGBTQ candidates throughout the East Bay.

Political Notebook: Due to redistricting, CA LGBTQ caucus chair Low bunks with dad

Political Notebook: Due to redistricting, CA LGBTQ caucus chair Low bunks with dad

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 12, 2022

Late last year South Bay gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Campbell) found himself a political nomad.

Political Notes: Queer Washington state senator with SF ties seeks 2nd term

Political Notes: Queer Washington state senator with SF ties seeks 2nd term

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 10, 2022

A queer Washington state senator with San Francisco ties was recently back in the Bay Area to connect with family and friends, tour an airport renewable energy facility, and raise campaign funds as she seeks a second term on the November 8 ballot.

Newsom nominates 1st lesbian presiding CA appellate court justice

Newsom nominates 1st lesbian presiding CA appellate court justice

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 7, 2022

Governor Gavin Newsom has nominated Justice Therese Stewart to be the first lesbian presiding justice on a California appellate court.

Political Notebook: Despite vetoing 2 LGBTQ bills, Newsom garners praise

Political Notebook: Despite vetoing 2 LGBTQ bills, Newsom garners praise

  • POLITICS
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Oct 5, 2022

Despite vetoing two LGBTQ bills this legislative session, California Governor Gavin Newsom is garnering praise from LGBTQ groups for signing into law 17 other pieces of legislation expanding rights for LGBTQ individuals.

US Supreme Court begins term with new justice; likely LGBTQ cases

US Supreme Court begins term with new justice; likely LGBTQ cases

The U.S. Supreme Court began its 2022-23 session Monday with a new justice and likely LGBTQ cases being heard.